Craig Anderson’s Avalanche mask design

Here it is, snapped from a few different angles this morning on the iPhone. There is what seems to be some kind of “Abominable Snowman” theme to it. He’s got his “Andy” nickname on the back.
David Aebischer, if I recall, had a similar creature on his mask.
Enjoy:

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This is a little how I felt upon waking up early this morning, after a late-night drive back from the AFA.

Not that it has any bearing on their performance on the ice . . . just from a purely artistic commentary – I think Boods helmet is nicer – you should get some pics of the new one he rolled out this year too.

Amy R.

Nice.

But Budaj’s is better.

Not that it has any bearing on their performance on the ice . . . just from a purely artistic commentary – I think Boods helmet is nicer – you should get some pics of the new one he rolled out this year too.

Mike1969

That is pretty cool looking. Let’s he looks good this year in net too. I hope the new Mascot is a monster/beast and not some cuddley Dinger looking thing….or a Lion with a lightning bolt tail doing somne OT in an Avs sweater

Mike1969

That is pretty cool looking. Let’s he looks good this year in net too. I hope the new Mascot is a monster/beast and not some cuddley Dinger looking thing….or a Lion with a lightning bolt tail doing somne OT in an Avs sweater

LTKiwi

Is that a Corvette?

LTKiwi

Is that a Corvette?

Nick, Quebec

who is in the lineup tonight AD ?

at the end of the training camp if Weiman is better than Budaj hopefully they will give him a chance to be Anderson’s backup ……. and
i don’t think we can have Svatos and Hensick on the same team !

Nick, Quebec

who is in the lineup tonight AD ?

at the end of the training camp if Weiman is better than Budaj hopefully they will give him a chance to be Anderson’s backup ……. and
i don’t think we can have Svatos and Hensick on the same team !

Aaron

Somebody should really do a coffee table book on hockey mask designs.

Aaron

Somebody should really do a coffee table book on hockey mask designs.

Brian Bailey

I like it alot! Let’s hope his performance in net is just as evil!

Brian Bailey

I like it alot! Let’s hope his performance in net is just as evil!

Mike

That for sure looks like the Bad Boy Corvette logo on the back and as the mask of the yetti, I wonder if Anderson is a Corvette fan.

Mike

That for sure looks like the Bad Boy Corvette logo on the back and as the mask of the yetti, I wonder if Anderson is a Corvette fan.

Dorian

Anderson’s mask is a “Dillon.” The mask maker, Bob Dillon, is retired from the mask making industry, as he’s focused on auto paints endeavors. But, from what I hear, he will still make masks for his long time clients, like Anderson.

Dorian

Anderson’s mask is a “Dillon.” The mask maker, Bob Dillon, is retired from the mask making industry, as he’s focused on auto paints endeavors. But, from what I hear, he will still make masks for his long time clients, like Anderson.

Special Patrol Group

Who are we to judge a goalies mask? If he likes it , and thinks that it won’t bring him bad luck, Then I support any design he comes up with.

Special Patrol Group

Who are we to judge a goalies mask? If he likes it , and thinks that it won’t bring him bad luck, Then I support any design he comes up with.

hit-2-head

Aaron, I agree about the coffee table book. Last year The Hockey News did a special edition on goalie masks in the NHL. It covered from the early ones to modern day masks. They had an all-time best list, which was pretty good. You might still be able to order it from The Hockey News. I picked my copy up at the magazine rack, last year. Good luck.

hit-2-head

Aaron, I agree about the coffee table book. Last year The Hockey News did a special edition on goalie masks in the NHL. It covered from the early ones to modern day masks. They had an all-time best list, which was pretty good. You might still be able to order it from The Hockey News. I picked my copy up at the magazine rack, last year. Good luck.

Pratt

Goalie Book… Saving Face: The Art And History Of The Goalie Mask

Pratt

Goalie Book… Saving Face: The Art And History Of The Goalie Mask

Travis

That’s got to be the ugliest and stupidest looking goalie mask in the entire NHL.

Lame.

Travis

That’s got to be the ugliest and stupidest looking goalie mask in the entire NHL.

Lame.

Nick

That certainly is “Jake,” the Corvette Racing mascot, which has been on their LeMans and ALMS cars for several years now. I particularly like the way Jake was integrated as the yeti’s goalie mask on the top part of the helmet. I like it overall, and definitely hope to see Anderson perform well!

By the way…I seem to remember some goalie (not an Avs goalie) that had/has a fuel funny car painted on the back plate of his helmet…can anyone remember who that is? Seems to me he played for one of the hated rivals….Turco, perhaps?

Nick

That certainly is “Jake,” the Corvette Racing mascot, which has been on their LeMans and ALMS cars for several years now. I particularly like the way Jake was integrated as the yeti’s goalie mask on the top part of the helmet. I like it overall, and definitely hope to see Anderson perform well!

By the way…I seem to remember some goalie (not an Avs goalie) that had/has a fuel funny car painted on the back plate of his helmet…can anyone remember who that is? Seems to me he played for one of the hated rivals….Turco, perhaps?

peterman

No way – I like it!

Snowman is cool. I like it grabbing the corvette. Although, not sure why it’s wearing a goalie mask, but oh well.

Definitely better than Budaj’s mask from last year.

But who really had style? Belfour/Kidd/Cujo/Vanbeisbrouck and that awesome Brian Hayward Sharks mask.

peterman

No way – I like it!

Snowman is cool. I like it grabbing the corvette. Although, not sure why it’s wearing a goalie mask, but oh well.

Definitely better than Budaj’s mask from last year.

But who really had style? Belfour/Kidd/Cujo/Vanbeisbrouck and that awesome Brian Hayward Sharks mask.

Scott

That is one very ugly snowman. Looks like a white Donkey Kong ape.

Scott

That is one very ugly snowman. Looks like a white Donkey Kong ape.

MookStunna

Nice gear!

I LOVE THE JAKE ON THE BACK!

MookStunna

Nice gear!

I LOVE THE JAKE ON THE BACK!

dietpepsi

thank Gott he didn’t put some lame ned flanderz cartoon on his helm. that butteye likes flanders is SO perfect. throw that idiot back to the comic strip where he came from. WHY is he still on the roster? didn’t he stink last year?

dietpepsi

thank Gott he didn’t put some lame ned flanderz cartoon on his helm. that butteye likes flanders is SO perfect. throw that idiot back to the comic strip where he came from. WHY is he still on the roster? didn’t he stink last year?

Drew

Good luck to “Andy”..He was a great guy and a favorite here in S. Florida. I hope he does well!

DREWinFL

Craig's Dad is a retired mechanic in the Chicago-land area, he used to be a race car driver and still has a very bad ass red Pro-Street-style Sting-ray. They did a bit on “Inside the Panthers” where they talked about his car crazy family and why Craig had a Corvette on his mask here in Florida. He'll be missed, he was never really given a chance to shine, even when Vokoun dropped the ball.

Bo from FL.

Good luck Andy. Steal some games for the Avs and shock the Northwest by taking the Avs to the playoffs.

cj

Eddie Belfour, from Carman, Manitoba, had a 1941 Willys on the back plate of his helmet when he played for the Stars

cj

Eddie Belfour, from Carman, Manitoba, had a 1941 Willys on the back plate of his helmet when he played for the Stars

cj

Eddie Belfour, from Carman, Manitoba, had a 1941 Willys on the back plate of his helmet when he played for the Stars

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